ACT of Communication

It's an honor to be in Trial Magazine and even more exciting to share that honor with the talented Alexandra Wright. Those who have the luck to work with her know that Alex is a force. And she's taking her skills as a brilliant actor and applying them to help lawyers become more effective in the courtroom and at the office. Voice work is not a one-size-fits all approach. But unlocking these lessons for yourself are transformational, helping you speak with authority, authenticity, and presence. If you're curious in understanding more about Alex and how Voice Work works, send me a message or email us at info@actofcommunication.com. I hope you find this article as entertaining and educational as Alex & I found it while working on it. And as always, thank you Jennifer Adams and team for your hard work and stellar publication.

Listen up!👂 Andrew Caple-Shaw's episode of the Championing Justice Podcast is now LIVE! He recently sat down for a great conversation with Darl Champion on his podcast. In this episode, they both drop some wisdom on why witness prep help before deposition is a winning strategy, dino nuggets, and more. You can find it on all major podcast platforms or... Listen: https://shorturl.at/tF2BO Watch: https://shorturl.at/GzT3q Don't forget to like, review and subscribe! And check out their back catalogue; Darl and his guests really know what they're doing. Thanks for having us, Darl & team. #podcast #plaintifflaw #lawyer

Katherine James is not only an accomplished legal consultant but she is a brilliant playwright. You can see for yourself this weekend! LA friends: Join us for a staged reading of Katherine's play "Talking About Squat" starring ACT team member Sarah Randall Hunt (she/her) and Jolene Kim directed by Cyndy Fujikawa this coming Saturday, September 7th at the Venice Library at 2 pm as part of the ALLIANCE OF LOS ANGELES PLAYWRIGHTS. Here's a little blurb about the play: "It’s the summer of 1959, Los Angeles, California. How do two women who start out as enemies find common ground? How do they heal their past traumas from The War and create the most important friendship of their lives? The same way women have done it from time immemorial. By Talking About Squat.”

Join us in wishing our co-founder, Alan Blumenfeld, a very happy birthday! We're a fan of his infectious smiles, fashionable jackets, and generous positivity. There's a reason why we nicknamed a cocktail after him "The Mensch." We love you, Alan!

ACT Team in Motion: our co-founder Alan Blumenfeld does it again! Premiering at Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, Alan stars as Rabbi Mendel in "Indulge Me." Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gMsMxeXZ

Congratulations to our friends over at Arnold & Itkin LLP for making The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch. Well-deserved recognition for this hard-working team.

Shout out to our friend David Sugerman for his 2024 Distinguished Trial Lawyer Award from the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Bravo! 👏

Speech is a topic of conversation in the news lately with the upcoming election. We love this topic and, more specifically, understanding how it impacts the lawyers we support. It's no secret that the female lawyers have it the hardest both in and out of the courtroom. We found an article that got us all atwitter. It's exciting to see that Harris is striking a balance that is difficult for women in positions of power to navigate. And for the first time, we're seeing a candidate that is not afraid to have the full breadth of emotions. We've seen her cry on an interview. She laughs openly when giving public address. Whether chosen or natural, she's hitting all the notes brilliantly while also being CRAZY smart, articulate, knowledgeable, effective, and unafraid to fight back. Remembering past political candidates (and focusing JUST on their delivery and voice, not politics) what do YOU think? What works? What doesn't? How can we apply that to how we show up in the courtroom? Check out this incredible article in the Los Angeles Times by the meticulous Cydney Hurston Dupree. https://lnkd.in/gDaDZZ3j #speech #speakingstyle #publicspeaking #triallawyer #womenlawyers

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Team ACT has arrived at the American Association for Justice Annual Convention! 🎉 Come see Alan Blumenfeld, Katherine James, Andrew Caple-Shaw, Kodi Jackman, Jeremy Rabb, and Sarah Randall Hunt (she/her) at a celebration of our founders' legacy and the next ACT of ACT on Sunday at 6:30 pm. Check the convention schedule for location and details. Will we see you there? Fly safe, out-of-towners! #aaj #aajconvention2024 #lawyers